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Sovite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Diatomite

The general Sovite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Sovite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Diatomite

The history of Sovite and Diatomite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Sovite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

Sovite and Diatomite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Sovite and Diatomite. In this section, you will know about Sovite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Sovite is Unknown whereas Origin of Diatomite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Sovite and Diatomite discoverer. The discoverer of Sovite and Diatomite are Unknown.

Etymology of Sovite and Diatomite

Along with Sovite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Diatomite. Etymology of Sovite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Diatomite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Diatomite are listed below.

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